(a) whether schemes/programmes have been initiated for the development including
competitive edge of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) ;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the areas identified for the purpose; and
(d) the achievement of the schemes in promoting MSMEs in the country?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO,SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI DINSHA PATEL)
(a) to (d) The Government is implementing various schemes/programmes in the area of
credit, technology, skill development & marketing, for the development and promotion
of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and to enhance their competitiveness.
The major schemes / programmes include the National Manufacturing Competitiveness
Programme, Credit Guarantee Scheme, Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme, Performance
and Credit Rating Scheme, Cluster Development Programme, Prime Minister’s Employment
Generation Programme, Market Development Assistance Scheme and Entrepreneurship &
Skill Development Programme. These measures have helped the sector achieve an
average annual growth rate of 10.8% over the period 2001-02 to 2006-07.